NTSB
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | National Transportation Safety Board |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NTSB stands for National Transportation Safety Board, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Investigates civil aviation accidents and significant highway, railroad, marine and pipeline accidents, determines probable causes and issues safety recommendations. The independent board has no regulatory or enforcement power and is led by five members.
Example: NTSB investigators recovered both flight recorders from the wreckage.
Usage notes
Created in 1967 within DOT, it became fully independent in 1975 so it could freely criticize agencies such as the FAA. Federal law bars its accident reports from being used as evidence in lawsuits over damages. Investigators typically release a preliminary report within weeks and a final report a year or more later.
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